Rimigya Pokhrel

Rimigya Pokhrel is a microbiology graduate with interest in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, and bioinformatics. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Goldengate International College, Tribhuvan University, graduating with distinction. Her laboratory experience includes bacterial culturing, microbial identification, PCR, DNA isolation, agarose gel electrophoresis, antibiotic sensitivity testing, and chromatographic techniques such as thin-layer and paper chromatography. She also has basic experience in computational tools, including R and Python programming for biological data analysis. Rimigya currently works as a Quality Control Intern at Kathmandu Upatyaka Khanepani Limited, where she conducts chemical and microbiological analysis of drinking water. Her responsibilities include monitoring water quality parameters, detecting microbial contamination, preparing culture media, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with standard laboratory protocols. Her academic project focused on the microbiological study of children’s toys in households of Kathmandu, exploring microbial contamination in everyday environments.